The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Summary:
It is no secret that Bette Davis and Errol Flynn were at each other's throats throughout the filming of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex. Boiled down to essentials: Davis felt that Flynn was unprofessional, while Flynn thought that Davis took herself too damned seriously. Besides, Davis had wanted Laurence Olivier to play the Earl of Essex opposite her ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Bette Davis - (Elizabeth I)
Errol Flynn - (Robert Devereaux, Earl of Essex)
Olivia de Havilland - (Penelope Gray)
Vincent Price - (Sir Walter Raleigh)
Donald Crisp - (Francis Bacon)
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Review:
Long famous for backstage tensions between stars Bette Davis and Errol Flynn, this Michael Cutiz film is a beautifully made period piece, featuring many of the key personnel who had worked on classic Flynn adventures such as Robin Hood, Captain Blood, and The Sea Hawk. Nevertheless it can't overcome the lack of chemistry bet... Continue >>
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